Andrew Stuckey, Author at Chapelboro.com

Orange County: Opioid Settlement Money Leads to New County Positions, and More

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 13, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jamezetta Bedford spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, December 13. She discussed the commissioners distribution of over $400,000 of opioid settlement money. The county will be creating a position for a Harm Reduction Coordinator, creating a Post-Overdose Response Team, and more. She also discussed the distribution of some Climate Action Grant money.

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On Air Today: Author Eryk Pruitt on ‘Noir at the Bar’ at Yonder in Hillsborough

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 12, 2023 | On Air Today (PM)

Author, Owner of Yonder Southern Cocktails and Brew, and co-host of “Howdy Hillsborough” on 97.9 The Hill spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12. He discussed his recent novel, his upcoming novel, and the “Noir at the Bar” event coming to Yonder on Thursday. That event will feature readings from an all-star cast of writers, including S.A. Cosby.

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Chatham County Roundup: New Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 12, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Newly elected Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12. He discussed his swearing in, honoring outgoing mayor Cindy Perry and Town Attorney Paul Messick. He also talked about what he’s most excited about going forward for Pittsboro. He also discussed several items from this week’s board of commissioner’s meeting, including the latest on a Disney-imagined community coming to Chatham Park.

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Hillsborough: New Mayor Mark Bell’s First Day on the Job

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 12, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He discussed his swearing in ceremony, seeing off former Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver, and more. He also talked about his priorities for Hillsborough going forward. He also discussed an upcoming open house for feedback on a NCDOT S. Churton Street project.

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The 5:00 News – More On Guskiewicz Decision, New Mayors in Hillsborough and Pittsboro

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 11, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. Included in this edition is the latest on UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz decision to leave for the Michigan State University presidency. We also hear from Deb Stroman on potential challenges of filling that role for UNC. In local government, Monday will see the swearing in of new mayors in Hillsborough and Pittsboro. In sports, the UNC women’s basketball team takes a tough loss but stays ranked, and more.

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CHCCS Board of Education Chair George Griffin

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 11, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Chair George Griffin spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 11. He discussed becoming the chair of the school board, welcoming new board members, and what is up next for the board. He also reviewed school safety protocols, talked about what families should keep in mind as winter break approaches, and what families new to the district should know.

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Climate Thursday: Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub Ashley Ward from UN Climate Conference in Dubai

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 5, 2023 | Climate Thursdays

Director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke’s Nicholas Institute Ashley Ward spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 5. She joined from the UN COP Climate Conference in Dubai, discussing activities and trends at the conference. She told a story about encountering Hillary Clinton in a small setting, and talked about what will be happening at the conference going forward.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 5, 2023 | Chatham County Roundup

Vice Chair of the Chatham County Commissioners Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, December 5. She discussed the State of the County Report, recently shared with the commissioners. The report outlines economic and housing trends in Chatham County, as well as the economic relationship between Chatham and other counties in the region. She also discussed the importance of preserving green spaces, and how the local governments hope to accomplish that. She also discussed the filing period for 2024 elections, including her decision to file and run for reelection, and more.

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Hillsborough: Mayor Jenn Weaver Reflects on Her Time as an Elected in Hillsborough

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 5, 2023 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver stopped by the 97.9 The Hill studios to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey. She reflected on her time in office, talking about how Hillsborough has changed in the 10 years since she first began to serve. She also outlined the evolution of the Riverwalk project and the train station project. She also shared how the handoff to mayor Mark Bell is going, and more.

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The 5:00 News – Bucees in Mebane, Election Filing Period, Bowl Game Assignment

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 4, 2023 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey presents the afternoon news. In this edition we learn of a proposed Bucees Travel Center in Mebane, the latest on the election filing period that opened earlier today, and a proposal for what would have been the tallest building in town denied by the Town Council. We also hear a Carolina Connection story on the potential departure of Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz departure, and more. In sports, we revisit UNC Men’s win over Florida State, learn the football team’s bowl placement, and more.

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